Family, Friends & Fellow Officers Remember...

Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Metro-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Wednesday, May 16, 1979

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Reflections for Police Officer William Coleman Cook

Recollections bring back the past. And though your life of humbleness, honor and bravery ended all too soon, Officer Cook, Dade County and its folks have long since remembered your heroic actions each day and furthermore have embraced your ideals of integrity and dignity which helped to alleviate violence. The loyal and faithful character and outstanding commitments to excelling have not gone without note. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2020

Surely, certainly and thoroughly will you be remembered, Officer Cook. Effort and endeavor embraced in God's loving arms of compassion for being truthfully honest, dignified and with respectful integrity that battled evil here in Dade County. Always solemnly revered. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2020

You never forgot your humble beginnings, Officer Cook. A gentleman raised with honesty, integrity and dignity all through your days serving Dade County as a hero of truth and resolve. Your goodwill, sanctity and humility won't be overlooked and not surely relegated to a bookshelf. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2020

Grace and gallantry gladden one's heart. You made your parents, Nancy and Karen all very pride of you. So mindful of the public and in keeping composure while fending off violence here in Dade County, your values and mettle, Officer Cook, along with honesty, integrity and dignity made that distinct impression and so heroically etched within your family's souls and minds. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2020

Your nature and smile, Officer Cook,offered everything wonderful about society. You would still be a most gracious man and trusted friend, honest and enriching even if you did become an officer. It was your sheer desire and a pure heart that supported your ventures all willfully undertaken to bring serenity to all Dade County. A warrior of character, commitment and conviction never letting adversity affect your earthiest of missions. Journeys all sacred and heroic that embraced the wings of mankind to be solemnly saluted forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2020

Versatility and virtue back up valor and honor, so having dignity, integrity and humane honor defending us Dade County could not have been better protected than by your class, Officer Cook. Forever a hero of trust and truth now encircling over your loved ones and colleagues. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2020

Energy makes a heart beat stronger. Your effort, Officer Cook, provided the impetus for Dade County to live more safely. Goodwill and dignity combined with honesty and integrity lead your charges here and heroically on behalf of mankind. Character always focused and secure. Respect and humility forever guarding the pearliest of gates as angels of esteem and loyalty. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 18, 2020

Exercise makes your body stronger. and as I drive by lately where you and Karen lived, Officer Cook, I'm reminded of all peril associated with your profession and what it means to sacrifice one's heart and soul of integrity and dignity to make your community here in Dade County smarter, safer and peaceful. You sought out hope, goodwill and not honors or awards. Your service has allowed Our Creator to service your spirit rewarding and blessing it for stellar work ethics. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Where you worshiped with I know she donated a stain glass window in your memory. It too shines as does your soul of wisdom and maturity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2020

Being the flag barer, Officer Cook, you set the bar of excellence and heroic loyalty quite high for other dignified men and women of integrity to follow in. Dade County has changed quite a lot since you departed this world because of one rotten human being bent wickedness against you and your thoughtful comrades. legends don't form overnight, they are born from humble starts and yours,my neighbor, friend and hero will forever be embraced. Rest in peace. Respect. courtesy and courage constituted your life of reverence and endearment.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2020

Close calls raise eyebrows and make the hair on one's neck stand up. You were faithful, fair and firm, Officer Cook, never any problems or doubts. Just all out honesty, dignity and integrity dedicated to fight Dade County's issues and circumstances where life and safety meant all the world and to the citizens. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2020

A clean sweep these days is nearly impossible. But, to kick callousness to the curb is awfully tough and your honored heroics, Officer Cook, mastered all that is good in public servants and giving back to humanity. No one will overlook a man of youthful vision, trust and the truth of virtue and values implanted within the streets of your family as they pursue their lives of humbleness. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County learned and hopefully received your messages loudly and succinctly.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2020

Gone to heaven as an angel and never forgotten. Those days, Officer Cook, have long since passed but Dade County will forever your legacy of heroism and inspiring honor, dignity and integrity which defended the residents so very well. Virtue and valor combined with resolve and efficiency solved and saved lives more than we will ever comprehend. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2020

Hide and seek is a game kids play. Police work is special work assigned to all who willfully sign the dotted line and keep honor, integrity and dignity within their hearts and badges which you always did, Officer Cook, a Dade County hero of humility, sanctity and trust of the people. Your missions, journeys and life have been remembered for respectful character, loyal commitments and convictions of excellence and humble virtue. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 17, 2020

Retaliation ratchets up confrontation. Lately, we seem to have become a society bent on anger and conflict. Protesting in a dignified manner is allowable as per our constitution. But, vandalizing and looting are surely now the right path or honest direction to travel to make your point. You spoke in measured tones, Officer Cook and nothing was difficult to understand. If only your heroic integrity and character could have convinced Mr. Pearsall, the man who took your life to surrender to you and your comrades that terrible day of sadness for Dade County and your beloved family members. Heaven is not some laid back venue,it's a humanely stoic location where all angels of valor go to walk those pearly gates of boldness and you my neighbor, friend and hero won't be forgotten. Rest in peace. The stars and constellations shine brightly because of how you comported yourself with class,manners and respect for humanity.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2020

The floods come and with them come so much adversity. You handled everything, Officer Cook, as a man should, heroic, honorable and with certain dignity and sheer integrity. Dade County citizens won't overlook your welcome character and graceful composure at all times. Poised and ready to defend and now we paid salutes to a blessed heart and soul. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2020

The final resting place for all heroes and heroines who distinguished themselves in their communities is heaven's peaceful perches of freedom to move about and gallantry. Dade County is where honor, respect, integrity and humility spoke with dignity and full attention to all details never once, Officer Cook, did your mind wander off the streets where total satisfaction was guaranteed. Now we salute as does your family your vital role in enforcing the law and in restoring order. Nothing worse than terror taking its awful bite. Rest in peace my neighbor,friend and hero of character and truthful convictions.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2020

You orchestrated goodwill,devotion and sure fire dedication to perform the sacred will of God, Officer Cook. Its purposes were your humanely honored passions. all special, all dignified and all virtual. Dade County was well served by a man who brought everything happy into this world and left honored and blessed by many. Just sad that your life and career was halted by one man's evil violent nature. Loyal, humble and with a most gentle heart and soul now nourished by Our Creator's rewards for excellent work. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2020

The gates stay unlocked and the books of remembrance are always open for business and a cheery entry. Honesty, integrity and your ever dependable dignity, Officer Cook, are there forever to salute for bravery, to behold their boldness and to enhance our very futures ones made brighter if you were able to be present to partake of their happiness. That is up to your family to carry out your heroic legacy and continue tapping into its many resources. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Dade County and your unselfish badge belong together as they made that ultimate sacrifice.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2020

When I view the officers down page, Officer Cook and I see your sisters and brothers who laid down their lives many things are conjured up. First and always honor and pride, dignity and integrity above all else while fighting and defending our liberties here in Dade County. A venue with goodwill, hope and cherished loyalty. Your life and consummate career was about morals, ethical trust and guided truth from your heart. The Lord guides His flock of angels where they can graze and now you may walk that perfect unharmed beat forevermore. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The smiles and yet all these families experienced sorrowful grief and pure agony mourning their heroic loved ones.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2020

Kids and adults can laugh and play so long as humility and honesty address all the dignity and integrity needed to sustain oneself while patrolling for peace. Your serene nature, Officer Cook, was most heroic and such a benefit to mankind and to all Dade County. Without your respect, character and loyal commitments to pride and excellence who know today where we would be? You'll always be fondly saluted and remembered for sacred acts of concern. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 16, 2020

A tree is pruned periodically to be able to survive and to continue being nourished. Police nurture their communities with an abundance of standards all geared to the public and their survival. A failure to stay honest, dignified and to say the least have respectful character could result in a heaven forbid loss of life. No one wants that and that day no one including your family, Officer Cook, wanted you to be taken suddenly at such a young age with more left to accomplish. Your goals, dreams and aspirations have turned into heroism and inspirations to further mankind and other brave colleagues who go out of their normalcy to risk their souls for harmony. Dade County will never forget you and what you meant and always will to your beloved family, Officer Cook. The righteous are rewarded while the evil shall be punished. Truth and trust marched solidly as one. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2020

All your life and professional police career, Officer Cook, you looked to chip away at the corrosion that callous evil causes and to build esteem honorably within the Dade County community where you lived and sought peace. Nothing ever seems to come easy and yet your fearless missions were undertaken with great respect, vision and the wisdom of both integrity and dignity surrounding your heroic heart and very humble and sacred soul. Always loyal, devout and special, it's found in great leaders where virtue bands together. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2020

The jelly and peanut butter together make a more superb sandwich. Honesty, respect, integrity and dignity make a far better combination combating the ailments of mankind. Society and Dade County greatly appreciated you, Officer Cook, devoted to the practical purposes in life and by your most deeply meaningful missions to serve mankind. Our Creator has your soul sheltered for eternal keeping and may you and your family only recognize health, harmony and truthful journeys. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. The courage and charm you displayed won't be forgotten!

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2020

Consistent is better than lukewarm. Police have their diligence firmly on the pulse of those they protect. Your heart and soul, Officer Cook, were prideful and mindful of Dade County and never once let their integrity and dignity wander from responsibility. Today, you are honored poignantly for goodwill, hope and the loyalty demonstrated as a top flight officer never more succinct. Rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2020

You can but an item at the store and return it for money or credit. A life lost cannot be bought back for credit or cash. A soul that gave his all in honesty, integrity and dignity, Officer Cook, cannot be overlooked. You paid the ultimate price for Dade County to persevere in admiration, respect and adherence to virtues. God sadly felt your life and career did its all in twenty-five years and took a treasured soul back to rest in peace my neighbor, friend and hero. Your mother, father and their beloved and darling son, a hero forever all reunited in God's loving arms.

Rabbi Lewis S. Davis

September 15, 2020

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